Chapter 268: Maid Outfit
"How do you feel, Hikki?" Yui, in her changed attire, approached Hachiman with a somewhat shy but expectant look on her face.
"Wow, Yui, you look adorable. Right, Hachiman?" Saika praised first.
"Yui's right. It suits you well, Yui." Hachiman nodded in agreement, unable to shake off the image of Yui in a maid suit. He couldn't resist taking out his phone to capture the moment.
One couldn't deny that the maid outfit indeed complemented Yui. The white top matched with a purple skirt, and a large bow tied around her lower back. Though not revealing, the outfit was well-fitted, highlighting the girl's figure perfectly. The combination of the short skirt and knee-high socks created a charming allure.
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"Hehe, thanks for the compliments." Yui giggled in response to their praise. However, in the next moment, she let out a gasp.
"Wow, Yukinon, you look stunning! It suits you so well." Yui exclaimed as Yukino walked out.
Yukino's outfit differed from Yui's, with exposed shoulders and her long, black hair cascading down. Despite being a maid costume, Yukino looked more like an elegant young lady.
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"Yukino, you look incredibly beautiful," Saika complimented.
Zaimokuza nodded repeatedly, clearly agreeing with the sentiment after seeing those two in maid attire.
As for Hachiman, the moment the girls came out, he pulled out his phone and started snapping photos incessantly.
"Yeah, it's too beautiful."
After taking the pictures, Hachiman also praised.
"Thank you for your compliments."
Hearing everyone's praise, Yukino nodded faintly.
"But speaking of which, it seems Kawasaki isn't here."
"And not in the kitchen either?" Hachiman asked.
"That's right, and I've also checked the schedule; her name isn't on it," Yukino shook her head.
"Well... maybe Kawasaki-san is using a pseudonym?" Yui suggested a possibility.
"No, her brother mentioned they received a call at home, so she's probably using her real name," Yukino analyzed.
"Okay then, let's move on to the next place." Hachiman nodded, but then he looked at the two girls with a mischievous smile.
"But for now, let's have a meal. Maid ladies, I'd like to order."
Hearing this, Yukino also realized.
At the moment, she and Yui were playing the roles of maids, which meant they had to serve him. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but glare at Hachiman.
However, Hachiman, unfazed, held the menu as if ready to place an order.
At this moment, Yui also remembered the reception method the manager had instructed earlier, and she seemed a bit shy.
In the end, the girl shyly spoke, "Mas... Master, may I ask what you'd like to eat?"
Compared to serving other customers, serving Hachiman made her more comfortable.
Seeing Yui's reaction, something in Hachiman's heart was touched, as if some strange switch had been turned on.
"Then, I'll have the omelette rice."
Ordering the simplest dish, Hachiman looked at Saika and Zaimokuza.
"You guys should order some dishes too. Consider it my treat today."
"Haha, I won't be polite then." Zaimokuza laughed loudly, not one to be formal with Hachiman, and he took the menu and ordered two or three dishes.
Next to him, Saika also thanked with a smile, "Thank you, Hachiman."
After the two ordered, Hachiman looked at Yukino and Yui.
"You two should order something too."
"Huh? But aren't we maids? Can we eat together?" Yui was a bit puzzled.
At this point, the girls had completely immersed themselves in the maid roles.
Hachiman was a bit speechless. "Silly Yui, you're just part-timing, and it's only for an hour. When the dishes arrive, your part-time job will almost be over. It's perfect to eat together."
"Hehe, I forgot." Yui touched her head and giggled.
Seeing her like this, Hachiman chuckled, shook his head, and then turned his gaze to Yukino.
"Yukino, order something too. After dinner, we'll go to the next place."
The girl nodded at his words and ordered a few dishes with Yui.
In no time, the dishes were brought to the table, and seeing the plain omelette rice, Hachiman felt like something was missing.
Looking at the two girls in maid costumes, he had an idea.
"Maid Yui, how about using your magic to make my omelette rice taste better?"
"Huh? Magic to make it taste better? What's that?" Yui's head was adorned with a question mark.
"There you go, like that." Hachiman gestured for her to look to the side.
Just then, the cat-eared maid who had led them in was not far away, holding tomato sauce and drawing something on the omelette rice. At the same time, she kept chanting something in a rhythmic manner.
"Heart pounding, excited, shining brightly. Let the dish become delicious."
After finishing the drawing, she formed a heart shape with her hands.
Seeing this embarrassing scene, a blush instantly appeared on Yui's face.
"N-No, I can't. It's too embarrassing," the girl shook her head.
"That won't do, Yui. Remember, you're a maid now, and this is something you must do," Hachiman smirked.
"O-Okay."
Hearing Hachiman's words, the girl, although a bit shy, nodded in the end.
After all, the recipient was Hachiman. If it were someone else, she probably wouldn't agree.
With these thoughts in mind, Yui picked up the tomato sauce on the table.
As she drew patterns on the omelette rice, she spoke intermittently.
"Heart pounding, excited, shining brightly. Let the dish... dish become delicious."
After saying these words, Yui, with a face flushed with embarrassment, covered her face with both hands.
Yukino quickly went to comfort Yui, shooting a fierce glare at Hachiman in the process.
"Don't bully Yui."
Hachiman read the message from her eyes.
However, he had no intention of pushing further. Seeing Yui in this state was already a big win.
As for expecting Yukino to do the same? He never counted on it.
Once Yui recovered, and their part-time work hours were up, they went to the changing room to switch back to their regular clothes. Returning to their seats, they began to eat the dishes.
After finishing their meal and taking a short break, they prepared to head to another location.
However, Yukino insisted that Zaimokuza and Saika go ahead. After all, they weren't members of the Service Club, and she didn't want to trouble them too much with her personality.
Though they wanted to help, seeing Yukino's determined stance, the two didn't insist and left first.
Seeing them off, Hachiman and the others also set off for the next destination.